Royals sign Casey Kotchman to minor-league deal

Kotchman will participate with the minor-league team during camp. He has not played in the majors since 2013. That season, he went hitless in 21 at-bats. Kotchman, 32, owns a career .260/.326/.385 slash line over 3,071 at-bats.

Marlins release Casey Kotchman

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/26/13) Marlins first baseman Casey Kotchman has been recalled from rehab, reinstated and released by the Marlins Monday.

Kotchman played in just six games with the club. He did not collect a hit in 20 at-bats.

Casey Kotchman nearing rehab assignment

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/27/13) Marlins first baseman Casey Kotchman should begin playing in minor-league rehab games in a week, according to an MLB.com report Saturday. Kotchman is on the 60-day disabled list with an oblique strain, and it is not yet clear when he is expected to return to the majors.

Casey Kotchman moved to 60-day DL

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/23/13) The Marlins transferred first baseman Casey Kotchman (oblique) was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday. Kotchman has been out since early June.

Casey Kotchman making progress

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/12/13) Marlins first baseman Casey Kotchman played catch prior to Friday's game against the Nationals, according to MLB.com. Manager Mike Redmond said he thinks Kotchman can resume baseball activities but there is no timetable for his return from an oblique strain. He has been out since June 10.